Franklin County needs GOP poll workers

State of play: Some counties have had a tricky time finding workers for a summer election added to the calendar just a few months ago, AP reports.

• The election will feature one statewide issue proposing a higher threshold to amend the Ohio Constitution.

By the numbers: Franklin County had enough Democratic poll workers, but was short 1,174 Republicans as of Tuesday.

• Neighboring Madison County still needed a few more Republican sign-ups, while Licking and Delaware counties needed a few of either party, per the Secretary of State poll worker tracker.
• Fairfield, Pickaway and Union counties were all set.

Of note: Franklin County poll workers undergo paid training and earn an extra $134 for assisting voters throughout the lengthy election day.

• Lawyers and CPAs can receive continuing education credits for serving.
• Students as young as 17 can also participate, even if too young to cast a ballot themselves.

Interested? Apply online or contact your county's board of elections office.